The Heritage Garden

2010 Open garden

Kay — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 11:50:52 +0000

Yes it is on again ….Sunday 7th November
Check in again for more info later

Garden visitors comments

Kay — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:37:36 +0000

Dear Walter and Kaymarie,

My husband and I stumbled on your open garden this morning whilst having a beautiful weekend in the Clare Valley. I don’t know if you remember me but but I met you both and Walter was kind enough to show me around part of your magnificent garden. I just wanted to say how lovely that experience was and how much I appreciated Walters generosity in time and conversation. It was a highlight of my weekend to see such beauty and a sincere delight to walk amongst it with a person with such passion and care for the natural world.

I would dearly like to come again next year. Can you put me on a mailing list so i don’t miss it?

It is a magical part of the world up there and I only wish I owned a little house in that area!!

Best wishes,

Cheryl Hall

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Dear Mr and Mrs Duncan

I feel compelled to write to you to thank you for your generosity in opening your magnificent garden on Sunday last.

My husband and I have attended most of your “Open Days” over the last few years and watched with fascination the development of your beautiful garden. It is miraculous to watch the development as I am sure you have found it to be.

On Sunday it looked at its beautiful best and we felt privileged to be allowed to walk at our leisure and enjoy your magnificent achievement.

Thank you for your willingness to let those of us who marvel at beautiful gardens, and have a tiny incling at what is involved, to glory in your surroundings.

After last years decision not to open the garden again I do confess we were very disappointed, so this year seemed a wonderful surprise.

Again thank you both

C Viner

$2000 raised for the Clare Hospital Garden

Kay — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:35:52 +0000

Thanks to all who visited us in early November

We raised $2000 for the Clare Hospital Garden and had a lovely day despite the heat

The poppies were amazing and the roses were fresh and vibrant even though all the french roses were not quite out!

We will keep you posted for next year

OPEN Picnic day!!!

Kay — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:45:55 +0000

YES we have decided that we need to share our beautiful garden with you all again

This year we are inviting you all to bring your own picnic and enjoy the garden with us on

SUNDAY 1st November from 10am to 5pm 2009

We will have the Urn on and you can help yourselves to Tea and Coffee and a good stroll around the garden

We also hope you will donate generously to the charity that we will be supporting. (yet to be decided)

It will be an informal day when we hope to see all our friend and make more new ones!

Look forward to seeing those of you who can come…….

Guest comments

Kay — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:36:17 +0000

It just occurred to me that I forgot to write in the guest book! I just wanted to say a huge thank you for your lovely cottage and all the small touches you made which ensured we had a fantastic weekend! I could have slept for days in the comfy bed and we watched some great old movies on DVD as well (great idea not connecting TV!). We will definitely be back!

Thanks again to you and Walter.

Regards

Lisa

Northern Argus reports on Walt

Kay — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:37:35 +0000

Nan Berrett of the Northern Argus has written another story about Walt, reporting on the World Rose Award that was presented by the World Federation of Roses Societies 15th Convention in Vancouver, Canada.

The article covers a bit of history and is worth a read. You can read more here.

We fell in love with your cottage

Kay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:41:18 +0000

Hello Kay

Just a short message to say a very sincere thankyou for the opportunity to stay in your cottage at the weekend. Malcolm and I had a wonderful time and fell in love with your cottage and its surrounds.

There is a group of us that went to school together and we get together every couple of months for dinner. One of the group suggested spending our next time together at Sevenhill. There were 7 of us plus partners who all got together and had a wonderful weekend.

I am sorry we didn’t get a chance to meet you both, but we are definitely going to come again so hopefully we can meet you then.

Again thankyou for helping us to have a great getaway weekend.

We loved every minute of it especially the time at the cottage.

Regards

Ann

Ann Greenslade

Clinical Nurse Consultant

SPORTSMED.SA

Walter wins A World Rose Award

Kay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:05:58 +0000

Exciting news!

Walter has also won another award for his passion and contribution for ‘Old World Roses’

He was presented with his World Rose Award at The Opening Ceremony of the World Federation of Rose Societies 15th Convention in Vancouver, BC Canada in June 2009

It was such an honour to be recognised by this world committee for his lifelong work and passion for roses.

Watch for the pictures!

A Wonderful Break

Kay — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:03:00 +0000

Dear Kay and Walt,

Thank you for having us stay in The Heritage Cottage. We had a wonderful and relaxing stay in the Cottage. You have done an extraordinary job in restoring the cottage.

Your gardens are magnificent and we enjoyed our relaxing walk in the evenings looking at the many different varieties of roses and plants you have.

Thank you once again for a an enjoyable stay and we will gladly recommend The Heritage Garden to our family and friends to stay,

Kind Regards Carolyn and Peter

Poem from the guests

Kay — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:05:16 +0000

Nothing should we alter of this station, gentle Walter

The hard work of creation, tearing down and building up

A heritage salvation, an overflowing cup

Of character and beauty, that exudes a sort of duty

To maintain an older story in a stone and wooden glory.

So thanks for all the sharing, and Kaymarie’s warm caring

With coffee by the fire, and Basil. Who could tire?

Daryl Teague 17/08/08